AAM Twin Turbo Build supporting mods?
 

Hey guys so i finally decided to pull the trigger and go ahead with purchasing the AAM kit. The following is a list of the supporting mods i was thinking of purchasing, any positive critiques or suggestions are welcomed. Let me know if i missed anything, thank you!

AAM TT kit
Walbro 485 fuel pump
ID1000 CC injectors
Southbend stage 3 clutch/flywheel
AAM oil cooler
Return style fuel system
GoFastBits boost controller
speed density conversion
CJM road race pump
Ecutek tune

+10k in the bank emergency fund already in place.

I would add an oil cooler to your list. The position of the turbos are right underneath the engine on this kit and when you're WOT thru all the gears it will get warm! I have the same kit


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Agreed on the oil cooler, also should look into some suspension components, assuming you don't have any already.

Also good choice on the GFB and South Bend, that's my setup

AAM Oil Cooler is already on the list.
I don't see radiator. I would probably change that since it coming off already.

Good catch on the Radiator, as for suspension i have swift spec r springs sitting around waiting to be installed for now, as well as new TSW bathurst wheels w/ michelin super sports.

Diff bushings

Always go as max as you can on clutch and fuel as those are the two biggest b#### areas to address after the fact and limit your power irregardless.

I'd rather go 1300cc w/ twin pump 255/485 setup and a twin disc clutch or a stage 5 southbend (I did big single in the past, and it was still a potential limiter in my mind even though it never slipped on me @ high 6's.

You'll likely eventually build or sell the car, and I'd rather hedge a bet on addressing those now with a potential built motor build later in which case clutch/fuel won't be a problem of yours for a long while.

I can't remember where I read this, but it's recommended that you do a clutch upgrade before the power upgrade. The reason is to wear in the clutch correctly without glazing it like can happen with much more power to handle.

Thank's on the feedback Juztin, it's something that i will have to rethink.

You want to do a proper clutch break-in before giving it too much power... but after an FI install, you'll need to do WOT runs on the dyno to tune it... hence, you'd rather install the clutch first and get it properly broken in before installing FI so that you can get it tuned up without worrying about improper break-in of your clutch disk.

So do you guys think these parts are good? or is there a different variation that may be better? etc

Do you need that AAM water cooled oil cooler? I see most people saying it's overkill unless maybe you are tracking a boosted Z.

Not sure who is installing and how, but might need to replace the engine mount.

good point here.. Get some Z1 mounts and put them in, they will be a huge pain to put in after the fact. (I know because I didn't think to do this... and now I am dreading the day when one of my OEM mounts fails)

Diff bushings are a must. Don't bother with a radiator the stock one does just fine and it seems like all this will do is cause more headaches.

Brake and suspension upgrades are a good idea when doubling the HP on a car.

Thanks for the suggestion on the mount and diff bushings, just more things to add to the list :rofl2::icon14:

Anyone know how much power 1000cc injectors max out at? do they leave room for 600-650 WHP in the future?

You should be fine...I'm above 600 with 1000cc injectors!

Do you have any headroom left? Or are the injectors the limiting factor now?
Are you running E85?

I did 700whp on ID1000 E85 with CJM Stage 3 Dual 255/255 on my VQ35HR. FYI, my Southbend Stage 3 Drag with upgraded X pressure plate started slipping after 3 months at 700whp.

A proper LSD is a nice to have.

You will be fine with the 1000CC injectors.

Yup, I am on e85 and you really don't need to jump to 12s or 13s until you are looking at 750 and better.

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Good info guys, thanks! I am keeping a mental list of upgrades needed to go E85 and get to 650.

Thanks for the reply guys, really appreciate the information. I think i am going to purchase the ID 1050cc 1050x Injectors. Just trying to finalize the build by tonight, thinking of ordering everything by tomorrow:happydance:

UPDATE: for any of you that care, i finally purchased all of the parts yesterday, i am super excited as i will be doing the build with my brother. We will be posting and uploading pictures as the build takes place. Before and after pictures. So the build is the AAM twin turbo kit, went with the FI 34 row oil cooler kit, 1050x injectors southbend stage 3 daily with a steel flywheel, GFB g-force boost controller, switching from UPREV to EcuTek for speed density. Also have matte metallic blue m3 wrap, new tsw bathurst wheels and springs waiting to be installed. It's going to be a large project.:happydance:

Nice, cant wait to see the outcome.

Nice, I myself am also about to do a AAM TT build.

Awesome man, i'm still waiting for some parts to ship and will be starting the build mid may once some time frees up. I will be posting ton of pictures and updates.

Steve Wiggins is selling a really nice brembo big brake kit on here and the Facebook 370z for sale page...its powder coated burgundy grape (purple) and its a steal for what he's asking for it oh and it was only on his car for something like 50 miles

Nice I will also be doing my build soon, possibly May/June. I am just waiting for the FI 3" TDX CBE I have on order, then that will be everything ready to go.